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Welcome to our university community!
Dear students,
On this page you will find the most important information for the start of your studies. We provide general information for first-time and newly enrolled students on Bachelor's and consecutive Master's degree programs. You will find program-specific information and offers in the section of your respective degree programs on this page.
We look forward to welcoming you personally to our university and wish you an exciting and exciting time with us!
Best regards
Your university management team
Pre-course Mathematics (Monday, 15.09. - Friday, 19.09.2025)
Studying business studies without math? Not possible!
The pre-course in mathematics takes place online from September 15 to 19 and is of interest to anyone who wants to brush up on their school knowledge. This course is primarily offered to students who are starting a degree course in Departments I, II or III. Click here for more information and registration.
HWG LU App
The central component of your studies is the HWG-LU App. Here you will find your digital student ID, all the important portals and offers relating to student life. And best of all, there is even a special section for our first semester students!
Central first semester welcome (Monday, 22.09.)
The central welcome and information event for our first-year students will take place on September 22, 2025 in the Aula (A-Building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 - 6).
We will provide further information on the procedure and program on an ongoing basis HERE .
The rest of the introductory week will be organized by the degree programs. You will soon find the program in the section of your respective degree programs on this page. Participation is strongly recommended!
Please note: MBA students are not required to attend the introductory week. You will usually be informed in detail in writing or in person by the contact person responsible for your degree programs.
"Welcome to Germany!" Workshop for international students (Monday, 22.09.)
"Studying at the university for foreign students"
14:00 - 16:30 in C2.009 (C-Building)
This workshop is compulsory for foreign students who have only recently arrived in Germany and need to find their feet in this country and who have not obtained their degree in Germany. This workshop is not intended for all other students.
Workshop leader: Johanna Weber (International Office)
Ecumenical welcome service (Tuesday, 23.09.)
The traditional ecumenical welcome service, to which all first semester students, students, education staff and employees are cordially invited, will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Aula (A-Building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 - 6).
Information can also be found in our calendar of events under Semester Opening Service - Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
Introduction to research and library
Dates for the introduction to literature research and library tours can be found in the information on your degree programs.
University portal
The university portal, with its self-service functions, is used for independent study administration. There you can, for example, print a certificate of enrolment and a certificate in accordance with § 9 BAföG, keep your address details up to date, register for exams and view grades and keep an eye on your fee account.
Student Service Center (SSC)
The Student Service Center combines the areas of "Student Management" and "Application Management". If you have any questions regarding the administrative organization of your studies (e.g. subsequent submission of enrolment documents, re-registration, examinations, etc.), please contact the SSC Student Management staff.
Orientation events in the introductory week - winter semester 2025/2026
Here, the degree programs (Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programs) successively post their individual orientation week program.
Please click on the degree programs in which you are enrolled.
If your degree program is missing from the list, a decentralized first semester welcome will take place for it. Please contact the Program Management responsible for your degree programs.
Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare
Business Administration with a focus on Management, Controlling & Information (B.A.)
Business Administration with a focus on Sustainability Management (B.Sc.)
Welcome to the BNM degree programs!
Here you will soon find the detailed timetable for the induction week.
Monday to Friday - an exciting program!
Controlling (M.A.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Controlling
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 10 a.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event MCO100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in presence in room C1.007 (building C) .
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Innovation Management (M.A.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Innovation Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 1 p.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event MIM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in presence in room C1.007 (building C) .
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
International Business Administration with a focus on Management (B.A.)
Sustainability Management (M.Sc)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Sustainability Management
Kick-off event Master Sustainability Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 13:00 . During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with some more information about the start of your studies.
You will also find the date as event MSM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in person. The room will be announced.
Best regards,
Stephanie Haider - Sandel
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00. Rooms to be announced.
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture plans are expected to be published in mid-August.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Care management in the healthcare system - Health Care Management (M.Sc.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program Health Sciences - Health Care Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 4 p.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event HCM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place online via Zoom: https://hwg-lu-de.zoom-x.de/j/66706897407?pwd=Ixak3amb2nUN0jIP5pc5OiAbuv4ceG.1
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management
Applied Management (B.A.)
International Business Administration (B.Sc.)
International Business Management East Asia (B.Sc.)
International Human Resources Management (M.Sc.)
International Marketing and Psychology (M.Sc.)
International Human Resource Management and Organization (B.Sc.)
International Business Administration and Information Technology (B.Sc.)
Marketing (B.A.)
Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
Department 3 - Services and Consulting
Business Administration with a focus on Finance (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Administration with a focus on Logistics (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Administration with a focus on Logistics (B.A.) - Major for students from abroad
Information on starting your studies
| Date to follow! | Dear students, thank you for choosing our degree program in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics! We would like to give you the best possible start to your studies at our university. You will receive further information here shortly! |
Business Taxation & Auditing (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction to all IT systems at the university
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Finance & Accounting (M.A.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Finance & Accounting".
We will welcome you at an introductory event on 30.09.2025 at 10 a.m. (room C2.001) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the central first semester welcome by the university management on September 22, 2025 as part of the induction week. You should also attend the "Introduction to IT systems":
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
Best regards - your Department III
Logistics (B.A.)
Logistics (M.A.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Logistics".
We will welcome you at an introductory event at the beginning of your lectures (start: 29.09.2025) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies. You will receive an invitation by email.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the central first semester welcome by the university management on September 22, 2025 as part of the introductory week, as well as to the "Introduction to IT systems":
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
Best regards - your Department III
Logistics dual (B.A.)
Course introduction
| Date to follow! | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. We will also conduct an aptitude test in business mathematics to give you an overview of the current status of the individual subject areas. Please bring a non-programmable calculator with you. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Course Director: Prof. Dr. Joachim Schmidt & Sabine Treiber (Program Manager) |
Business Informatics (B.Sc.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Course Director: Prof. Dr. Carsten Dorrhauer & Volker Mayer (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business informatics with a focus on data science & Consulting (M.Sc.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Business Informatics with a focus on Data Science & Consulting".
We will welcome you at an introductory event at the beginning of your lectures (start: 29.09.2025) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies. You will receive an invitation by e-mail.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the "Introduction to the university's IT systems" as part of the induction week on Wednesday, 24.09.2025
13.00 - 16.00 in the PC pools C1.001/C1.003/C1.005.
Department 4 - Social and Health Services
Midwifery Science (B.Sc.)
Nursing (B.Sc.)
Social Work (B.A.)
Dear future students of the Bachelor's degree program in Social Work,
We warmly welcome you and look forward to welcoming you here soon! To help you prepare for the start of your studies, please make a note of September 22 & 23, 2025. The Bachelor of Social Work induction days will take place on these dates. From the end of July, you will find further information and a detailed program on this page.
Best regards
Stefanie Gora
(degree program coordinator in the Social Work department)